MARGARET "PEGGY" CROW
February 2, 1938 - December 12, 2020
Margaret "Peggy" Crow (Kling) was born 2/2/1938 to Norman Harry and Dolores Agnes Kling. Peggy was the fifth of nine children, five girls and four boys. Peggy loved playing with her siblings, most of all pretending she was Roy Rogers. She was a tomboy growing up and loved the outdoors. Peggy met her one true love Harold Crow, and they married August 11, 1956 at 18 years old. Their first child Kathleen was born in 1961, followed by Noreen in 1963, Deanna in 1964, Jason in 1966 and Laura in 1972. Peggy and Harold were married 52 years until Harold passed September 2008.
Peggy's first priority was relationship with Jesus and sharing the word of God. She studied the bible diligently, and taught Sunday school many years. She and Harold attended the First Missionary Baptist Church Bakersfield for many years and cherished their church family.
Peggy loved being a homemaker, wife, and mother. She taught her children to love God, and his teachings. Peggy, a talented poet wrote many poems over the years. When younger, she enjoyed bowling with her children. She showed her children love by always being there to talk through problems, giving hugs and kisses, and endless grace. She suffered 10 years of her life with Alzheimer's Disease, a battle she ultimately lost on December 12, 2020.
Peggy was preceded in death by husband Harold, daughter Noreen (aged 6 mo), sisters Shirley, Harriet, and Barbara, and brother Richard. She is survived by children Kathleen (and husband Robert) Mayfield, Deanna Crow, Jason Crow (and wife Hiroko), Laura Wheeler, grandchildren Justin Crow, Sydney McDonald, Patrick Wheeler, Nathaniel Wheeler, and Lillian Crow, sister Cecilia, brothers Maynard, Raymond and Lawrence, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00am at the First Missionary Baptist Church of Bakersfield, 1604 Southgate Drive, with lunch served after. In order to properly accommodate all for the services and lunch we ask that you email savedami2005@gmail.com if attending.